A bibliometric analysis of tablet for early childhood from 2014-2024 using VOS viewer
Keywords:
Bibliometrics, Tablet, Early childhood education, Preschool, KindergartenAbstract
The widespread use of tablets across various contexts highlights their potential in educational settings. Tablets using along with technological advances can be used at home and currently the use of tablets in schools is considered. This study investigates the evolution of research on tablet utilization in early childhood education from 2014 to 2024 using bibliometric methods and VOS Viewer. Data were sourced from 195 articles identified via Publish or Perish (PoP) across databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Semantic Scholar, and Crossref. This study provides a forward-looking view of the development of research related to the use of tablets in early childhood education environments.
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